Weil and Willkie explored the possibility of joining forces in a merger, but negotiations between the two prominent law firms have ultimately fallen through. The failed flirtation marks another example of high-profile
The FTSE 100 index came under pressure as escalating tensions in the Middle East unsettled investors and weighed heavily on key market sectors. Energy and mining shares bore the brunt of the
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On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, with the exit taking effect on May 1. The decision ended 59 years
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Baker Botts managing partner Danny David says artificial intelligence will boost associate careers at his firm while posing serious risks to larger, volume-driven competitors. David argues that firms built on associate headcount
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Andy Burnham is set to become UK prime minister in July and will immediately face a defining choice over North Sea oil drilling versus renewables investment. The pressure comes amid a global
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Wayve’s $85m Employee Share Sale Gives London’s Pisces Private Markets Platform Its Biggest Test Yet
Wayve has unveiled an $85m employee share sale through the London Stock Exchange’s new private markets platform, marking a landmark moment for the City’s push to retain major tech firms. The British
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A bold gambit by House Republican leaders to tie the annual defence authorisation bill to a contentious voter restriction measure collapsed on Tuesday after 14 Republicans broke ranks. Lawmakers voted 198-224 against
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Private sector job creation fell short of expectations in June, adding 98,000 positions against a Dow Jones consensus forecast of 110,000, according to ADP. The figure marks a decline from the 122,000
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The SEC’s Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert on June 9, outlining serious concerns about economic conflicts of interest among investment advisers. The alert highlights cases where advisers failed to disclose
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If you’ve recently launched a London-based business or want to improve compliance at your current organisation, there are various regulations you’ll need to familiarise yourself with to prevent repercussions. While adhering to
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Teo Doremus, CEO and co-founder of litigation AI platform Advocacy, is making a direct case to lawyers: the moment to embrace AI-native practice is already here. Doremus, who traded a litigation desk
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